Senior Accountant

An established independent accountancy firm in Alton is looking for a Senior Accountant to join its close-knit team. With a varied client base and direct access to the Partners,

this is a role where you can take ownership of your work and build experience across more than just year-end accounts.

The position offers scope to broaden your knowledge across tax and management accounting, while working in a relaxed environment where you will have plenty of client contact and the freedom to manage your own workload. It would suit an experienced practice accountant looking for a role with variety and the chance to continue developing.

Job Title:         Senior Accountant

Job Type:        Perm

Location:        Alton

Salary:             £40,000 - £50,000

Reference no: 16078

Senior Accountant – Benefits

25 days' holiday

Hybrid and flexible working

Relaxed and supportive working environment

Ongoing training and development

Opportunities for career progression

Senior Accountant – About The Role

You will work with a diverse range of clients, taking responsibility for their accounts while also getting involved in other areas of the practice. The Partners are closely involved in the business, so you will have regular exposure to senior decision makers and plenty of opportunity to develop your skills through hands-on experience.

The role is particularly suited to someone who enjoys variety and wants to expand their experience beyond traditional accounts preparation.

Key responsibilities

Take responsibility for a portfolio of clients

Prepare year-end and statutory accounts

Complete corporation tax computations

Assist with personal tax work where required

Prepare management accounts and financial reports

Deal directly with clients and respond to accounting queries

Review work and provide support to junior colleagues

Work alongside the Partners on more complex client

requirements

Look for ways to improve processes and the service offered to clients

Develop broader knowledge across accounts, tax and advisory work

The successful Senior Accountant will have:

ACA or ACCA qualified, or approaching qualification

Previous experience in a UK accountancy practice

Experience managing or working with a portfolio of clients

Strong technical accounts knowledge

Good corporation tax knowledge, with personal tax experience beneficial

An interest in developing further management accounting experience

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Good attention to detail and organisational ability

Confident Excel skills and the ability to learn new systems

A practical, hands-on approach to your work

Comfortable working autonomously within a smaller team

Ambition to develop and broaden your experience

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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